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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.03, 746.10 and 266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.03, 746.10 and 266.24 is: 398.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.03 : 746.10 = 266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.03/746.10 = 266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.03x = 746.10 × 266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.03x = 198,637.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,637.93/498.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.85

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